Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant

Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Nephrology Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Summary

The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program supports nephrology fellows in conducting original research on kidney biology and disease. Each fellow receives $50,000 annually for up to two years, with a limit of two applications per sponsor per cycle. Candidates must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent and commit to 75% research time. The program encourages applications from underrepresented minorities in medicine, fostering diversity in nephrology research.

Overview

Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Purpose The goal of the Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program is to fund nephrology fellows to conduct original, meritorious research projects. This program will foster the training of fellows, under the direction of a sponsor, who are highly motivated to make contributions to the understanding of kidney biology and disease. This Fellowship serves to establish the beginnings of an independent career. Funding The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program provides each nephrology fellow with $50,000 per year for up to two years. A maximum of two applications per sponsor/mentor/principal investigator will be accepted during any given application cycle.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Fellows may submit a proposal that examines any aspect of the entire spectrum of kidney biology and disease. To apply for a Research Fellowship, a candidate:Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree. May not have completed more than five years of research training after the completion of the MD, DO, equivalent degree, or three years of postdoctoral research training after the PhD degree at the time of the activation of the award. A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the respective five-year or three-year training periods. Women, men, and those who adopt are eligible for the extension. Must complete research under the direction and mentorship of a sponsor. However, the research objectives proposed by the candidate must clearly be different than the research of the sponsor/mentor/principal investigator.Must be a member of ASN at the time of the fellowship application (Membership Type: Fellow/Trainee). The sponsor of the candidate must also be an ASN member at the time of the fellowship application.Must be working in North or Central America during the fellowship period.Must commit a minimum of 75% time to research during the fellowship period.KidneyCure will accept extension requests for the five-year and three-year eligibility windows on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must submit supporting documentation for requests, which can include family care responsibilities, medical concerns, disability, natural disasters, and active-duty military service.Funds must be used only for salary support and fringe benefits. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Cannot have or have had at any time a nephrology-related or basic science faculty position at any academic institution; instructor-level positions are permitted.Cannot hold another full individual fellowship award such as another foundation fellowship or grant or a post-doctoral research fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. However, a candidate's institution may supplement the support provided by KidneyCure.Must not exceed the maximum number of two applications from a single sponsor/mentor/principal investigator during any given application cycle.Funds cannot be used for project costs, travel expenses, or overhead costs.